Jake Paul puts Mike Tyson on his shoulders during the inaugural ball


Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were once enemies in the ring, but they appeared to be best friends Monday night as they celebrated President Trump’s inauguration.

A video from the Starlight Ball showed Tyson on Paul’s shoulders at one point during the festivities. Both boxers appeared to be having a good time with other revelers Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.

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Mike Tyson at the ball

Mike Tyson at the Starlight Ball. (Fox News digital)

Paul was a strong supporter of Trump during his election campaign. He was seen earlier in the day at the inauguration in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington. He was with his brother Logan and UFC star Conor McGregor when they took a bus to the event.

He also fired two posts on X like Trump was sworn.

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off

Jake Paul, right, takes on Mike Tyson, left, after their press conference at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, on November 13, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

“Today is about togetherness in every way. Fists down, unity up. Honored to be here. God bless America,” Paul wrote.

“Any American who does not support Trump after this speech simply hates America and does not want the best for this country and the world,” he added.

Tyson endorsed Trump during his 2016 campaign. Their relationship dated back to when Trump owned casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Tyson was at the height of his boxing career.

Jake Paul fights Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson, right, fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 15, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

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Paul and Tyson fought in a Netflix spectacle in November. Paul won via unanimous decision.

Fox News’ Kelley Kramer contributed to this report.

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